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This is a question for FranL: You answered (very well) a question for me a couple weeks ago about purchasing a hand gun out of state and bringing it back to my state, here is a follow up question. If I move (change residence) from West Virginia to Ohio, can I take my handguns to Ohio or do I have to send them through a dealer? and could you please state the regulations that apply. Thanks

These matters are pretty tricky as state and Federal laws when it comes to guns frequently conflict. Here's my take on it.

Ohio and West Virginia have reciprocity when it comes to their carry permit laws. Each will recognize the other''s permits as the requirments for obtaining them are substantially comparable. If you have a cpw and passed through no other states, you should be able to bring your handguns into Ohio. If you don't, the same Federal regulation would apply that we discussed in the last thread.

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Customer reply replied 8 years ago

So, you are saying that you believe the reciprocity agreement between states for concealed carry over rides the federal law in regards XXXXX XXXXX residence from one state to another? Would that apply to my question the other day on purchasing a handgun in Florida and carrying it to West Virginia if I have concealed carry reciprocity in all the states in between as well as FL and WV.

There's a difference. In our first communication, you were looking to buy a weapon in another state and then transport it to your home. That gun is clearly involved in interstate commerce.

In the new situation, the gun is already yours in your state of residence, and you are not looking to buy or sell it. You're looking to travel Ohio. The carry permit should do it. Once you establish residency there, you'd need an Ohio carry permit.

As I think I said to you at least once, this area of the law is a minefield of contradictory regulations. I would probably send the guns to an FFL, which is a way you can't possibly go wrong. But the research I've done indicates that if there's reciprocity you can have your handgun.

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